Conditional use · Planning application
Lowe's in Nampa gets approval for outdoor nursery and storage space
The city approved a conditional use permit allowing an open-air nursery and more outdoor storage and display at the existing 134,573-square-foot store, with conditions including removing or screening some cargo containers. The decision was made May 27, 2025.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Nampa's record. See the official record
Lowe's is asking for a conditional use permit to keep nursery plants and outdoor merchandise in non-enclosed areas at its existing store at 1400 Caldwell Blvd in Nampa, on a 12.42-acre commercial parcel. The one-story store is about 134,573 square feet and has operated under a city violation letter from June 2024 over outdoor displays. The site plan sets aside designated display areas that reduce customer parking from 552 to 430 spaces.
CUP to allow for non-enclosed nursery and outdoor storage at an existing Lowe's location.
Project name on file: Lowe's Nampa
Timeline
Aug. 15, 2025
18 documents added
July 31, 2025
P&Z Commision Decision/Action Letter
July 30, 2025
Notice to Area Property Owners
May 27, 2025
Decision: Approved with Conditions
Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission: Approved with Conditions.
May 27, 2025
Public hearing: Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission
May 15, 2025
Property Postings
March 3, 2025
Notify Applicant
March 3, 2025
Notice to Agencies/Departments
Sept. 18, 2024
Assess Fees (CUP)
Sept. 16, 2024
Plan Intake Passed
Sept. 16, 2024
Accepted for review
Aug. 29, 2024
Plan Intake Failed
Aug. 22, 2024
Application filed
Documents
Site plans
- Site plan exhibit
Aug. 22, 2024 · 1.7 MB · Aerial image or sketch
Project narrative
- Conditional use permit narrative
Aug. 22, 2024 · 25 KB · Narrative
Staff reports
- Download Staff report for Lowe's non-enclosed storage conditional use permit
Planning staff report for the July 29, 2025 public hearing on a permit allowing outdoor nursery and item storage at an existing commercial property, with applicable code sections.
July 31, 2025 · 30 pages · 12.2 MB · Available Online
- Download Staff report for conditional use permit hearing
Planning staff report for the July 29, 2025 public hearing on a conditional use permit allowing non-enclosed nursery and outdoor storage at the Lowe's site in Nampa.
July 25, 2025 · 30 pages · 12.2 MB · PZ Staff Report
Decisions
- Download Conditional use permit decision and findings
Recorded Nampa Planning & Zoning conditional use permit allowing non-enclosed nursery and outdoor storage at the Lowe's site, with findings of fact, conclusions, and conditions of approval.
Aug. 15, 2025 · 3 pages · 252 KB · Recorded Permit #2025-028956
- Download Conditional use permit approval letter with conditions
Planning and Zoning Commission decision letter approving non-enclosed nursery and outdoor storage for a Lowe's store, with conditions on parking, site plan, containers and fire access.
July 31, 2025 · 7 pages · 2.7 MB · Available Online
- Download Reasoned statement of findings, conclusions and decision (signed)
Signed Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission decision approving a conditional use permit for non-enclosed nursery and outdoor storage, with findings on the four CUP criteria.
July 31, 2025 · 4 pages · 637 KB · Available Online
- Download Continuation letter to July 29 Planning and Zoning Commission hearing
Letter notifying the applicant that the May 27, 2025 public hearing was continued to July 29, 2025 so staff can obtain adopted variance findings from City Council.
May 28, 2025 · 1 page · 283 KB · Continuation Letter
Application
- Proof of authority
Sept. 16, 2024 · 134 KB · Proof of Authority - Barnes
- Proof of authority from MMB Mgmt LLC
Document establishing MMB Mgmt LLC's authority to act for the Lowe's Nampa conditional use permit application.
Sept. 16, 2024 · 134 KB · Proof of Authority - MMB Mgmt LLC
- Conditional use permit application
Application form for a conditional use permit covering more than one acre, filed for a Lowe's store project.
Sept. 16, 2024 · 2.2 MB · Application
- Pre-application meeting notes
Aug. 22, 2024 · 1.1 MB · Pre-Application Meeting Notes
Other documents
- Application checklist
Checklist of submittal requirements for the conditional use permit application, with no text available to confirm the specific items.
Sept. 16, 2024 · Checklist
- Affidavit for conditional use permit application
Sept. 16, 2024 · Affidavit - Barnes
- Warranty deed
Warranty deed filed as proof of proprietary interest in the property for this conditional use permit application.
Aug. 22, 2024 · Proof of Proprietary Interest
- Affidavit of legal interest
Aug. 22, 2024 · Affidavit of Legal Interest
- Legal description
Aug. 22, 2024 · Legal Description
- Legal description
Aug. 22, 2024 · Legal Description - Word
